Fine Arts

Rochester Catholic Schools students have the opportunity to continue learning instruments they began studying in 5th grade. Students who have not been in band before are welcome to register and join at this time as well. Students will have small group lessons and large group rehearsals and will perform two concerts during the year. They will also have the opportunity to play with the Lourdes Band at the Lourdes High School Homecoming game and represent RCS to the community by marching in the Rochesterfest Parade in June.

Our middle school students also have the opportunity to play for school Masses. They can contact their school music teacher to sign up to play for Mass. 

Register for band through the RCS Portal. For questions, contact Wendy Hanson at whanson@rcsmn.org.

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Adding to the musical experiences for middle school students is the option to participate in the RCS Junior High Jazz Band. This group welcomes students in grades 7 and 8 to a dynamic jazz ensemble. Musically, students will perform pieces by jazz composers, and gain experience in improvisation and advanced rhythmic techniques. Socially, students build a strong network of friends from across the RCS system.

Auditions
To participate in the RCS Junior High Jazz Band, a student must be a member of an RCS school band program. Auditions are required for students who play percussion, keyboard, or guitar. For students playing saxophone, trombone or trumpet, no audition is required. Major performances include a Rochester Catholic Schools Spring Tour, two system-wide band concerts, and the Lourdes Night of Jazz event.

Rehearsal
To be determined. Please check back.

If you are a student that has interest in participating in Junior High Jazz Band, please contact Mr. Mark Scheitel at mascheitel@msn.com

Adding to the theatrical experiences at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist School, all students are invited to share their creative and unique talents in our annual school musical/play. Audition times, rehearsal schedules and performance dates will be posted on this site throughout the year. Although auditions are held for individual parts, virtually every student who has interest in participating is given an opportunity. St. John the Evangelist School theater is a beautiful activity for our students to express themselves in character portrayal on stage or in technical or prop support behind the scenes!

If you are a student that is interested in participating in Theater, we are excited to visit with you! Please contact Amelia Smith at asmith@rcsmn.org.